I've been a beer lover for as long as I can remember. I have little formal training (I have taken a beer appreciation course), and I do not possess a "sophisticated palate". I simply know what I like and why. My tastes range from lagers to porters and everything in between. This blog is a collection of reviews, as well as a platform for my thoughts on all things beer. Cheers!

Tuesday, 2 April 2013

Creemore Springs Traditional Pilsner

Creemore Springs Brewery in Creemore, Ontario is the source of the Creemore Springs Traditional Pilsner. It comes in 473mL cans and contains a respectable 5.3% alcohol. It's a rich, deep golden lager. It has carbonation to spare and a thick almost-white head. C.S.T.P. has a pungent grassy aroma with a smidgeon of hops lurking in the shadows. It's a very flavourful pilsner that moves from bready to bitter. It's malty without being over sweet, and builds to a reasonably bitter hop finish.

C.S.T.P. is a very enjoyable take on a European pilsner, the kind of stuff that I'd gladly bring to a party. Plus, as always, a pale lager that notches over 5% alcohol gets a bit of extra love from me, particularly when it doesn't negatively impact the flavour or drinkability.